1.A very high frequency index of heart rate variability for evaluation of left ventricular systolic function and prognosis in chronic heart failure patients using five-minute electrocardiogram
Journal of Geriatric Cardiology 2009;6(4):213-217
Objective Anovel index based on frequency-domain analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) was tested on patients with reduced left ventricular systolic function.This index,namely VHFI,was defined as the very high frequency (VHF) component of the power spectrum normalized to represent its relative value in proportion to the total power minus the very low frequency component.Methods Patients (n=130) were divided into a study group,consisting 66 patients with decreased left ventricular systolic function,and a control group,consisting 64 patients with normal heart structure and function and without severe coronary artery stenosis (<50%).Results VHFI in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group (19.17±13.35 vs 11.37±10.77,P<0.001).Cardiac events occurred in 18 patients during follow-up (33.34±3.26 months).Defining the positive test as VHFI =15 and negative test as VHFI <15,achieved a sensitivity of 57.58% and a specificity of 78.13% for predicting decreased left ventricular systolic function,and achieved a sensitivity of 66.67% and a specificity of 64.29% for predicting cardiac events.Univariate Cox regression analysis showed that positive VHFI test was an independent variable in predictive cardiac events.Conclusions The results suggest that VHFI is a useful tool for quick evaluation of left ventricular systolic function and prediction of prognosis.
2.Effects of self-made Yishen Antai Decoction combined with progesterone in the treatment of patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion and the effect on pregnancy outcomes and blocking antibodies
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(9):104-105,107
Objective To investigate the effects of self-made Yishen Antai Decoction combined with progesterone in the treatment of recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) and the effect on pregnancy outcomes and blocking antibodies (BA). Methods 100 cases of patients with RSA were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group, 50 cases in each group. The control group was treated with progesterone and on the basis, the observation group was additionally treated with self-made Yishen Antai Decoction. Both groups were intervened till 12 weeks of gestation, and the clinical curative effect was evaluated. Results The total effective rate of treatment, the success rate of pregnancy and the positive rate of blocking antibody (BA) showed significant differences between the observation group and the control group (P< 0.05). After treatment, the total TCM symptom score and serum levels of interleukin-2 (IL-2) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ) were significantly lower while interleukin-10 (IL-10) level was significantly higher in the observation group than the control group (P< 0.05). There were no serious adverse reactions in the two groups. Conclusion Self-made Yishen Antai Decoction is effective and safe in the treatment of RSA. It can significantly improve the success rate of pregnancy and the positive rate of BA, which may be associated with the regulation of IL-2, IL-10 and IFN-γ levels.
3.Evidence-based Nursing Practice for Postoperative Rehabilitation of a Patient with Osteogenes Isimperfecta after External Fixation
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(4):488-492
Objective To make an evidence-based rehabilitation plan for a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta after external fixation. Methods Based on a comprehensive assessment for the patient's condition, the clinical problems were listed. Related articles were searched from National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC), The Cochrane Library, PubMed, CBM, CNKI and Wanfang databases. And the reference list of each eligible article was also included. Finally the optimum rehabilitation program was designed with optimal clinical evidence, patient's conditions and relatives' willingness. Results 1 randomized controlled trial and 4 case reports were included. A progressive exercise program was developed and implemented. No new fractures occurred during the intervention. Muscle strength, gait, activities of daily living had been greatly improved. 20 weeks later, the Berg score was 43 and the Barthel index was 80. Conclusion The progressive rehabilitation exercise program developed from evidence-based practice is safe, effective and feasible.
4.Advances on internal fixation treatment for femoral neck fracture in elderly patients.
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2014;27(8):706-708
Compared with hip replacement, internal fixation in the treatment of the elderly femoral neck fracture, especially the application of cannulated screws, is minimally invasive, easy to operate and economical. In recent years, it becomes the research focus in the field of orthopedic clinical research. However, configuration of cannulated screws is still controversial. Most clinicians believe that three cannulated screws being placed in parallel in an inverted triangle configuration is better than that in a triangular configuration in biomechanics and clinical effect. Nonparallel strong oblique nailing technique allows the screws to share more weight to reduce postoperative complications, so that it is more suitable for elderly patients with osteoporosis. However, the related complications of internal fixation such as nonunion, femoral neck shortening and other problems are still the focus of domestic and foreign scholars. Issues about how to control the indication of internal fixation surgery, understand related factors of the complications, and prevent complications are required to be further explored.
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5.Pharmacogenomics and selection of antihypertensive drugs
Xia TAO ; Gaolin LIU ;
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2000;0(03):-
Pharmacogenomics is defined as the study of the association between genetics and drug response. This review includes basic concepts of pharmacogenomics, heterogeneity of hypertension and antihypertensive drug responses, genes associate with drug metabolism, and individualized drug therapy. The knowledge of genes that influence the pharmacodynamic determinants of blood pressure response to antihypertensive medications has the potential to provide new insights not only into molecular mechanisms influencing drug response, but also into the role that these genes may play in determining interindividual differences in blood pressure level and the occurrence of hypertension.
6.Feeding intolerance in preterm infants
International Journal of Pediatrics 2015;(4):385-388
Feeding intolerance in preterm infants,which is an important issue that the neonatal pediatri-cians have to work out,leads to malnutrition of early preterm infants and growth restriction which have an impact on later behavioral and cognitive outcomes. Feeding intolerance is related to the immature of gastrointestinal function,perinatal asphyxia,infection and other diseases. Minimal enteral feeding,prokinetic agents and supple-mentation of the enteral probiotics,are used generally,but at present there is no guidelines for the prevention and treatment.
7.Oblique and non-oblique cannulated screwing for senile femoral neck fractures: a comparative study
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2015;17(2):108-113
Objective To compare the clinical outcomes between oblique and non-oblique fixation with cannulated screws for femoral neck fractures in the elderly patients.Methods Totally 189 patients of over 65 years old were treated for femoral neck fracture from June 2007 to October 2013 at our department.Oblique fixation with cannulated screws was used in 130 cases.They were 43 males aud 87 females with an average age of 77.8 ± 7.5 years.According to Garden classification,40 cases were of Garden types Ⅰ and Ⅱ (undisplaced fractures),and 90 of Garden types Ⅲ and Ⅳ (displaced fractures).Of them 26 were Pauwells type Ⅲ.Non-oblique fixation with cannulated screws was conducted in 59 cases.They were 24 males and 35 females with an average age of 75.5 ± 8.2 years.According to Garden classification,12 cases were of Garden types Ⅰ and Ⅱ (undisplaced fractures),and 47 of Garden types Ⅲ and Ⅳ (displaced fractures).Of them,15 were Pauwells type Ⅲ.The fracture union,postoperative complications,rate of reoperation and Harris scores at the last follow-up were compared between the 2 groups.Results All the 189 patients were followed up for 10 to 38 months (average,17.4 months).The oblique fixation led to a union rate of 99.2% (129/130),a fixation failure rate of 3.1% (4/130) and a femoral head necrosis rate of 2.3% (3/130),which were not significantly different from those resulted from the non-oblique fixation [98.3% (58/59),10.2% (6/59) and 5.1% (3/59) respectively] (P > 0.05).However,the rate of femoral neck shortening [35.4% (46/130)] and the reoperation rate [3.1% (4/130)] in the oblique fixation group were significantly lower than those in the non-oblique fixation group [50.8% (30/59) and 15.3% (9/59) respectively] (P < 0.05).The mean Harris hip score at the last follow-up for the oblique fixation(75.7 ± 14.3) was significantly higher than that for the non-oblique fixation (70.8 ± 16.7) (P < 0.05).Conclusion As oblique cannulated screwing can reduce the rates of femoral neck shortening and reoperation to some extent,it may be a better fixation choice than the non-oblique cannulated screwing for femoral neck fracture in elderly patients.
8.Pay attention to the long-term toxicities of therapy on lymphoma
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2010;19(11):641-645
There are an increasing number of survivors of successful treatment of lymphomas over the past 30 years. Although these survivors may be cured of their lymphoma, long-term morbidity and mortality are associated with late toxicities of the treatment. Identification of these late complications will lead to strategies to manage them when they occur and hopefully decrease the risk of their development. Secondary malignancies and treatment associated cardiovascular disease are the leading causes of late morbidity and mortality.Musculoskeletal difficulties, endocrine abnormalities, including sterility and thyroid disease, and heart and lung damage, have also been seen.The late complications of primary treatment of lymphoma and autologous stem cell transplantation usually for relapsed disease are the subjects of this paper.
9.Diagnosis and treatment of Noonan syndrome
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2014;29(20):1531-1533
Noonan syndrome(NS) is a congenital genetic disease characterized by distinctive facial features,short stature,chest deformity,congenital heart disease,and other comorbidities.This article reviewed the research history of NS,the clinical manifestations and their relationship with genotype,the diagnosis and treatment.
10.TCM Research Review on the Relationship between Asthma and Leukotrienes and Its Receptor
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2015;(9):715-718
Objective] Summarize the pathogenesis of asthma and leukotriene receptor in latest research situation. [Methods]Check out the past five years CNKI, VIP data, PUBMED data to leukotrienes and asthma for keyword research literature, and classification, summary. [Results]Numerous clinical studies, in vivo and in vitro experiments showed that leukotrienes and their receptors are involved in the pathogenesis of asthma and progress in a multi-cell, multi-session, and interact with a variety of cytokines.[Conclusion]With concept of wholism as the characteristics of the Genomics technologies, more suitable as a primary means of application in the field of medical research has an overall concept for the regulation of traditional Chinese medicine research in the field of drugs to treat asthma leukotriene pathway and provide a new perspective.